Gap (; ; lit. Pink Theory) is a Thai romantic comedy television series that premiered on Channel 3 and the IdolFactory channel on YouTube on 19 November 2022, and ran until 11 February 2023. It stars Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong. The series was adapted by Chao Planoy (เจ้าปลาน้อย) from the novel of the same name, directed by Nuttapong Wongkaveepairoj, and produced by IdolFactory. It is the first GL series broadcast on Thailand's national television and surpassed 800 million views on YouTube within one year of its release.
The show garnered widespread fame internationally and multiple awards for its two leads, Sarocha "Freen" Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia "Becky" Armstrong, who became known as "FreenBecky".
Synopsis Ever since Sam (Sarocha Chankimha) came to her aid years ago, Mon (Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) has always considered the former as her role model. When Mon graduates from University, she decides to apply for a job at Sam's company, yet Sam's distant and icy exterior surprises her. The closer Mon gets to Sam, and the more of Sam's barriers she breaks, the more Mon's feelings gradually change from idolizing to love and Sam's world becomes brighter. However, between them lie many obstacles such as gender barriers, the 8-year age gap, company rules, and social class, as Sam is a descendant of royalty.
Cast
Main
Freen Sarocha Chankimha as "Sam" Samanan Anantrakul Rebecca Patricia Armstrong as "Mon" Kornkamon Phetpailin Tassawan Seneewongse as Sam's grandmother Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun as Kirk
Supporting
Looknam Orntara Poolsak as Jim Irin Urassaya Malaiwong as Yuki Ratchanon Kanpiang as Nop Punnisa Sirisang as Kade Noey Natnicha Vorrakittikun as Tee Mind Sawaros Nekkham as Neung Potida Boomee as Song Jirawat Wachirasarunpat as Aon Amata Piyavanich as Pohn Thongthong Mokjok as Mhee Suttatip Wutchaipradit as Noi Natsinee Charoensitthisap as Yha Chirapathr Pingkanont as Chin
Guest
Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana as Phoom Amanda Jensen as Nita Sulax Siriphattharapong as Cher Praiya Padungsuk as Risa Patchanon Ounsa-ard as Nuea (Secret Crush On You story) BonBon Armstrong as Sua/Singha
Production Gap was announced as the first mainstream GL series in Thailand. The project was launched on 22 August 2021, along with the main cast confirmation. Casting for supporting roles was held on 13 November 2021.
Original soundtrack
Reception After the release of the first trailer on 14 May 2022, the series received negative feedback on social media. The production team had to readjust the script and costumes, in addition to making changes to shooting locations, which prompted filming to be postponed until 20 June 2022. Filming finally wrapped up on 22 October 2022.
Eventually, the show's final cut received an overwhelmingly positive response, which led to Freen and Becky receiving multiple awards, having a one-time mini stage-play continuation for Gap called GAP: Dark Theory, having their own world tour, and have starred in other GL projects together such as the feature film Uranus2324 and the Thai period drama series The Loyal Pin. FreenBecky are filming two more series in 2025 to be released in 2026. "Cranium" an ex's to enemies to lovers story and "The Air" part of the "4 Elements" mega project along with 3 other GL couples.
Following the success of Gap, another production company called NineStarStudios, adopted the novel's spinoff Blank into another GL series called Blank: The Series, which continues to follow a new version of Nueng (Sam's oldest sister) and includes new versions of Sam, Mon and other familiar characters, played by different actresses than the original show.
Viewership In the table below, represents the lowest ratings and represents the highest ratings. Episode Timeslot(UTC+07:00) Air date Averageaudience share CH3Website TrueIDRef. 1 Saturday 11:00 pm 19 Nov 2022 0.4% 41.7K 37.4K 2 26 Nov 2022 0.3% 33.2K 3 3 Dec 2022 0.3% 39.6K 4 10 Dec 2022 44.8K 31.8K 5 17 Dec 2022 0.4% 48.5K 33.7K 6 24 Dec 2022 0.3% 61.8K 36.7K 7 7 Jan 2023 0.3% - - 8 14 Jan 2023 0.5% 59.9K 40.9K 9 21 Jan 2023 0.4% 52.7K 40.3K 10 28 Jan 2023 0.5% 57.3K 41.6K 11 4 Feb 2023 0.5% 59.3K 47.1K 12 11 Feb 2023 Average
Based on the average audience share per episode.
Awards and nominations +Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award Year Category Nominee/work Result BIC Seven Awards 2024 LGBTQ+ Spotlight Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Feed Y Capital Awards 2023 Couple of the Year Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Actress of the Year Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Series of the Year Gap: The Series Howe Awards 2023 Hottest Series Award Gap: The Series Best Couple Award Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Huading Awards 2023 Global Most Popular Actress in a TV Series Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Japan Expo Thailand Award 2024 Japan Expo Actors Award Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Kazz Awards 2023 Popular Female Teenage Award Sarocha Chankimha Rising Female of the Year Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Couple of the Year Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Series of the Year Gap: The Series 2024 Couple of the Year Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Popular Female Teenage Award Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Popular Vote Sarocha Chankimha Kom Chad Luek Awards 2024 Best Couple of the Year Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Most Popular Actress Sarocha Chankimha Maya TV Awards 2023 Song of the Year Award "Pink Theory" Series of the Year Award Gap: The Series Female Rising Star of the Year Award Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Sarocha Chankimha Couple of the Year Award Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Mellow Pop Top Viral 2023 Top Viral Idol Chart – March Gap: The Series Nine Entertain Awards 2023 People Choice's Award Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2023 Best Couple of the Year Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Female Rising Star Sarocha Chankimha Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Best Series Gap: The Series SEC Awards 2023 Best Asian Series Gap: The Series Favorite Couple in a Series Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Superstar Maya Awards 2023Superstar Maya Idol Female Sarocha Chankimha Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Superstar Maya Idol Couple Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Thai Update Awards 2023 The Best TV Series Gap: The Series Thailand Social Awards 2024 Best Creator Performance on Social Media (Actor & Actress) Sarocha Chankimha Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Best Content Performance on Social Media (Thai Series) Gap: The Series TPOP STAGE 2023 OST of the Week "Pink Theory" "Whisper" "Think Alike" YUniverse Awards2023 Best Novel Chao Pla Noy Best Writing Chao Pla Noy Best Character Chao Pla Noy Rising Star Award Rebecca Patricia Armstrong Best Couple Award Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong The Best Series OST "Pink Theory" The Best Y Series Gap: The Series Y Iconic Star Sarocha Chankimha Best Cuties Rebecca Patricia Armstrong BreakTudo Awards 2023 2023 Shipp de Ficção (Fictional Ship) Gap: The Series Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2023 2024 The Best Series of the Year Gap: The Series BIC Seven Awards 2024 (Brazil) 2024 LGBTQ+ Spotlight Gap: The Series 2024 Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards 2024 The Most Popular on-screen Couple of The Year Award Gap: The Series The Viral Hits Awards 2024 2025 Most Popular Yuri Series of the Year Award Gap: The Series Thai GL Awards Japan 2025 2025 Best Work AwardGap: The Series Best Music Award "No More Blues" Y Entertain Awards 2025 2025 Most Popular Y NovelGap: The Series Lesbocine 2022 Top Best Kiss SamMon 2025 Iconic Sapphic Sarocha Chankimha
Listicles YearPublisherListicleCharacter/ArtistPlacement2022LesbocineTop Lesbocine : Sapphic Characters 2022Sam16th placeTop Lesbocine : Sapphic Characters 2022Mon17th place2023Top Greatest Lesbian Icon 2023Sam7th place2024Top Lesbocine Kisses 2024MonSam1st placeTop Sapphic Characters 2024Sam2nd placeTop Sapphic Characters 2024Mon4th place2025Top Sapphic Characters 2025Sam1st placeTop Sapphic Characters 2025Mon3rd place
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